River Beach Primary School vs Rustington Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in South East, England, 2.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Beach Primary School
Littlehampton · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
665 students
Rustington Community Primary School
Littlehampton · Academy primary · Ages 4–11
554 students
| Measure | River Beach Primary School Littlehampton, South East | Rustington Community Primary School Littlehampton, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 38 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1789 of 2,471 | #1617 of 2,471 |
| National rank | #10672 of 15,697 | #9464 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 4–11 |
| Students | 665 | 554 |
| Pupils on roll | 665 | 554 |
| Free school meals | 27% | 8.1% |
| Capacity filled | 95% | 87.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 58% | 56% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 6% | 4% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Littlehampton | Littlehampton |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.riverbeach.w-sussex.sch.uk/ | www.rustington.academy |
The verdict
- •Rustington Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (43.2 vs 37.7).
- •River Beach Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (58% vs 56%).
- •River Beach Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (6% vs 4%).
- •River Beach Primary School is the larger school with 665 students compared with 554.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is River Beach Primary School better than Rustington Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Rustington Community Primary School ranks higher (43.2 vs 37.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are River Beach Primary School and Rustington Community Primary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Littlehampton and Littlehampton in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
River Beach Primary School: 665. Rustington Community Primary School: 554. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do River Beach Primary School and Rustington Community Primary School rank in South East?
River Beach Primary School is 1789th of 2,471 and Rustington Community Primary School is 1617th of 2,471 among primary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).